Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Special Edition)
starring: Michael Byrne, Sean Connery, John Rhys-Davies, Jr. Vince Deadrick, Vernon Dobtcheff
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The third episode in Steven Spielberg's rousing Indiana Jones saga, this film recaptures the best elements of Raiders of the Lost Ark while exploring new territory with wonderfully satisfying results. Indy is back battling the Nazis, who have launched an expedition to uncover the whereabouts of the Holy Grail. And it's not just Indy this time--his father (played with great acerbic wit by Sean Connery, the perfect choice) is also involved in the hunt. Spielberg excels at the kind of extended action sequences that top themselves with virtually every frame; the best one here involves Indy trying to stop a Nazi tank from the outside while his father is being held within. For good measure, Spielberg reveals (among other things) how Indy got his hat, the scar on his chin, and his nickname (in a prologue that features River Phoenix as the young Indiana). --Marshall Fine
Amazon.com:
Not as good as the first one, but better than the second. That's been the consensus opinion regarding Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, the final installment in Steven Spielberg and George Lucas' original adventure trilogy, throughout the nearly two decades since its 1989 theatrical release. It's a fair assessment. After the relatively dark and disturbing Temple of Doom (1984), The Last Crusade (1989) recalls the sheer fun of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981). With its variety of colorful locations, multiple chase scenes (the opening sequence on a circus train, with River Phoenix as the young Indy, is one of the best of the series, as is the boat chase through the canals of Venice), and cloak-and-dagger vibe, it's the closest in tone to a James Bond outing, which director Spielberg has noted was the inspiration for the trilogy in the first place; what's more, it harkens back to Raiders in its choice of villains (i.e., the Nazis--Indy even comes face to face with Hitler at a rally in Berlin) and its quest for an antiquity of incalculable value and significance (the Holy Grail, the chalice said to have been the receptacle of Christ's blood as he hung on the cross). Add to that the presence of Sean Connery, playing Indy's father and having a field day opposite Harrison Ford, and you've got a most welcome return to form.
Special features include a six-minute introduction by Spielberg and Lucas, who discuss the grail as a metaphor for bringing Indy and his estranged father together and agree that Crusade is the funniest of the three films; "Indy's Women," an American Film Institute tribute with leading ladies Karen Allen, Kate Capshaw, and Alison Doody each discussing her character (Capshaw candidly describes Temple of Doom's Willie Scott as "whiny, petulant, and annoying"); "Indy's Friends and Enemies," a look at the films' various villains and sidekicks; plus storyboards and photo galleries. --Sam Graham
Description:
The third installment in the widely beloved Spielberg/Lucas Indiana Jones saga begins with an introduction to a younger Indy (played by the late River Phoenix), who, through a fast-paced prologue, gives the audience insight into the roots of his taste for adventure, fear of snakes, and dogged determination to take historical artifacts out of the hands of bad guys and into the museums in which they belong. A grown-up Indy (Harrison Ford) reveals himself shortly afterward in a familiar classroom scene, teaching archeology to a disproportionate number of starry-eyed female college students in 1938. Once again, however, Mr. Jones is drawn away from his day job after an art collector (Julian Glover) approaches him with a proposition to find the much sought after Holy Grail. Circumstances reveal that there was another avid archeologist in search of the famed cup — Indiana Jones' father, Dr. Henry Jones (Sean Connery) — who had recently disappeared during his efforts. The junior and senior members of the Jones family find themselves in a series of tough situations in locales ranging from Venice to the most treacherous spots in the Middle East. Complicating the situation further is the presence of Elsa (Alison Doody), a beautiful and intelligent woman with one fatal flaw: she's an undercover Nazi agent. The search for the grail is a dangerous quest, and its discovery may prove fatal to those who seek it for personal gain. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade earned a then record-breaking $50 million in its first week of release.
The third episode in Steven Spielberg's rousing Indiana Jones saga, this film recaptures the best elements of Raiders of the Lost Ark while exploring new territory with wonderfully satisfying results. Indy is back battling the Nazis, who have launched an expedition to uncover the whereabouts of the Holy Grail. And it's not just Indy this time--his father (played with great acerbic wit by Sean Connery, the perfect choice) is also involved in the hunt. Spielberg excels at the kind of extended action sequences that top themselves with virtually every frame; the best one here involves Indy trying to stop a Nazi tank from the outside while his father is being held within. For good measure, Spielberg reveals (among other things) how Indy got his hat, the scar on his chin, and his nickname (in a prologue that features River Phoenix as the young Indiana). --Marshall Fine
Amazon.com:
Not as good as the first one, but better than the second. That's been the consensus opinion regarding Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, the final installment in Steven Spielberg and George Lucas' original adventure trilogy, throughout the nearly two decades since its 1989 theatrical release. It's a fair assessment. After the relatively dark and disturbing Temple of Doom (1984), The Last Crusade (1989) recalls the sheer fun of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981). With its variety of colorful locations, multiple chase scenes (the opening sequence on a circus train, with River Phoenix as the young Indy, is one of the best of the series, as is the boat chase through the canals of Venice), and cloak-and-dagger vibe, it's the closest in tone to a James Bond outing, which director Spielberg has noted was the inspiration for the trilogy in the first place; what's more, it harkens back to Raiders in its choice of villains (i.e., the Nazis--Indy even comes face to face with Hitler at a rally in Berlin) and its quest for an antiquity of incalculable value and significance (the Holy Grail, the chalice said to have been the receptacle of Christ's blood as he hung on the cross). Add to that the presence of Sean Connery, playing Indy's father and having a field day opposite Harrison Ford, and you've got a most welcome return to form.
Special features include a six-minute introduction by Spielberg and Lucas, who discuss the grail as a metaphor for bringing Indy and his estranged father together and agree that Crusade is the funniest of the three films; "Indy's Women," an American Film Institute tribute with leading ladies Karen Allen, Kate Capshaw, and Alison Doody each discussing her character (Capshaw candidly describes Temple of Doom's Willie Scott as "whiny, petulant, and annoying"); "Indy's Friends and Enemies," a look at the films' various villains and sidekicks; plus storyboards and photo galleries. --Sam Graham
Description:
The third installment in the widely beloved Spielberg/Lucas Indiana Jones saga begins with an introduction to a younger Indy (played by the late River Phoenix), who, through a fast-paced prologue, gives the audience insight into the roots of his taste for adventure, fear of snakes, and dogged determination to take historical artifacts out of the hands of bad guys and into the museums in which they belong. A grown-up Indy (Harrison Ford) reveals himself shortly afterward in a familiar classroom scene, teaching archeology to a disproportionate number of starry-eyed female college students in 1938. Once again, however, Mr. Jones is drawn away from his day job after an art collector (Julian Glover) approaches him with a proposition to find the much sought after Holy Grail. Circumstances reveal that there was another avid archeologist in search of the famed cup — Indiana Jones' father, Dr. Henry Jones (Sean Connery) — who had recently disappeared during his efforts. The junior and senior members of the Jones family find themselves in a series of tough situations in locales ranging from Venice to the most treacherous spots in the Middle East. Complicating the situation further is the presence of Elsa (Alison Doody), a beautiful and intelligent woman with one fatal flaw: she's an undercover Nazi agent. The search for the grail is a dangerous quest, and its discovery may prove fatal to those who seek it for personal gain. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade earned a then record-breaking $50 million in its first week of release.
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Formulaic Fun
Ford and Spielberg seem to be working at about 80% of capacity here (which is still 80% better than 80% of other directors and actors).This leaves the spotlight on Sean Connery, who hams it up deliciously as Indians's dad.
Rating: - Great Film and pretty good acting
This was the third of four Indiana Jones films. My four and a half year old son and I love watching them all.This one was especially good because of the revelation of Indiana Jones' fathter, expertly played be Sean Connery.The fight scenes seem a little commical, but as always, this series is great for kids and adults watching with them.
Rating: 
- this is a great movie!
sunday may 24th 2009 will be the 20th anniversary of the release of indiana jones and the last crusade.i was fortunate to see this movie openeing evening with my mom and my grandpa(my dad had to work that night).to this day one of the greatest movies ever made.what makes this movie great is the characters and the story.harrison ford plays indy as a mans man not a weak babling dweeb as so many men are presented in movies and tv today.he plays indy as a smart,tough, but decent man who would do any ... Read More
Rating: - DVD appears to play well; delivery was quick
This item was for my husband.He has already enjoyed it a couple times since we received it.No complaints heard from him, so must be OK.
Rating: - Excellent. Best Indiana Jones movie
This has to be by far the best out of all 4 of the Indiana Jones movies. Lots of action scenes, and actually has some pretty funny scenes, with Indy constantly arguing with his father. Harrison Ford, and Sean Connery both did a great job with their acting.
- Formulaic FunFord and Spielberg seem to be working at about 80% of capacity here (which is still 80% better than 80% of other directors and actors).This leaves the spotlight on Sean Connery, who hams it up deliciously as Indians's dad.
- Great Film and pretty good actingThis was the third of four Indiana Jones films. My four and a half year old son and I love watching them all.This one was especially good because of the revelation of Indiana Jones' fathter, expertly played be Sean Connery.The fight scenes seem a little commical, but as always, this series is great for kids and adults watching with them.
- this is a great movie!sunday may 24th 2009 will be the 20th anniversary of the release of indiana jones and the last crusade.i was fortunate to see this movie openeing evening with my mom and my grandpa(my dad had to work that night).to this day one of the greatest movies ever made.what makes this movie great is the characters and the story.harrison ford plays indy as a mans man not a weak babling dweeb as so many men are presented in movies and tv today.he plays indy as a smart,tough, but decent man who would do any ... Read More
- DVD appears to play well; delivery was quickThis item was for my husband.He has already enjoyed it a couple times since we received it.No complaints heard from him, so must be OK.
- Excellent. Best Indiana Jones movieThis has to be by far the best out of all 4 of the Indiana Jones movies. Lots of action scenes, and actually has some pretty funny scenes, with Indy constantly arguing with his father. Harrison Ford, and Sean Connery both did a great job with their acting.
